Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Inspection
- Inspect crankshaft position sensor
- Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance 
Notice:
Cold and hot mean the temperature of the coils themselves. Cold is from -10 to 50°c (14 to 122°f) and hot is from 50 to 100°c (122 to 212°f).
If the result is not as specified, replace the crankshaft position sensor.
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt preten ...
Installation
Install crankshaft position sensor
Notice:
Make sure that the o-ring is not cracked or jammed
when installing it.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the o-ring of the
sensor.
...
Other materials:
General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)
Inspect steering linkage and gear housing
Check the steering wheel free play.
Check the steering linkage for looseness or
damage.
Check that the tie rod ends do not have
excessive play
Check that the dust seals and boots are not
damaged.
Check that the boot clamps are not ...
Inspection
Inspect automatic transaxle oil panel
sub-assembly
Remove the magnets and use them to collect any
steel chips. Examine the chips and particles in the
pan and on the magnet to determine what type of
wear has occurred in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic): bearing gear and plate ...
System description
Description
The eps (electronic power steering) system generates
torque through the operation of the motor and the
reduction gear installed on the column shaft in order to
assist steering effort.
The power steering ecu determines directions and the
amount of assisting power in accordanc ...
